--- title: "P0638 - Provision of Data Centre Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d8ba151-1e80-4642-90c9-697020f62b5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d8ba151-1e80-4642-90c9-697020f62b5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d8ba151-1e80-4642-90c9-697020f62b5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d8ba151-1e80-4642-90c9-697020f62b5c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-15" --- # P0638 - Provision of Data Centre Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d8ba151-1e80-4642-90c9-697020f62b5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d8ba151-1e80-4642-90c9-697020f62b5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d8ba151-1e80-4642-90c9-697020f62b5c.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Data Centre Services," classified under data services, with an active procurement status. This opportunity is split into two lots: Lot 1 for a local data centre requiring a maximum 2ms response time and Lot 2 for a non-local data centre with up to 7ms response time. The tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5pm on 20th January 2020, leading to a contract period from 9th March 2020 to 8th March 2025. Suppliers interested in participating must register on the Council's e-tendering system, In-Tend, to access the relevant documentation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT and data services industry, particularly those specialising in data centre solutions or related IT services, including consulting and support. Companies that can efficiently deliver flexibility and value for money in colocation setups would find this tender particularly suitable. The competitive nature of the tender could stimulate growth for businesses capable of meeting advanced technical requirements and responding to the specific needs of the Birmingham City Council. ## Notice The council wishes to obtain a combination of flexibility and value for money in their contracting of the two new data centre colocation facilities over a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further two 12 month period subject to the Council's discretion. The tender will be split into two lots: o Lot 1: Local Data Centre (maximum 2ms response time) o Lot 2: Non-Local data centre (maximum 7ms response time) The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by 5pm on 20th January 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bb706b-b304-4f7f-a8f6-24591b6d89d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 8 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72300000 - Data services - 72500000 - Computer-related services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2020 at 15:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bb706b-b304-4f7f-a8f6-24591b6d89d7 - 4 Dec 2019 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bb706b-b304-4f7f-a8f6-24591b6d89d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bb706b-b304-4f7f-a8f6-24591b6d89d7 15th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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